A few examples of appraisal values for
MERITONE

• French bronze statue of "Melodie"
  French bronze statue of "Melodie" after Belleuse, mounted on a marble base. 31"h x 16"w x 13"d Condition: Scratches, wear consistent with age.
• BONTEMS (ATTRIB.), SINGING BIRD
  BONTEMS (ATTRIB.), SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON 19th/20th c. France, natural bark, silk flowers, leaves, and feathers, brass interior and mechanism, wood base, glass dome bell jar cover, with three mechanical birds that fly, peck and make realistic chirping noises, no signature observed, 22"h x 13"l x 6"w (total)
• A Terracotta Bust of Homer after
  A Terracotta Bust of Homer after Giorgio Sommer Cast terracotta bust of "Omero" the name impressed on the front of the base; natural finish bust view on a socle base. "Sommer Napoli" impressed on the back of the base.
• 1 piece. Etching. Piranesi,
  1 piece. Etching. Piranesi, Giovanni Battista. [Vasi, etc.] "Tripode, onvero ara antica di Marmo" [Tripod or antique marble alter found at Ostia]. [Rome], [1778]. 26 3/8 x 16 3/8 inches (670 x 418 mm), full margins. Rich, dark impression on thick laid paper. Very scattered, very light foxing. Old ink number in upper right corner. Wilton-Ely 947; Taschen
• Cicero (Marcus Tullius),
  Cicero (Marcus Tullius), Ciceronis Orationum Vol 3 Mentertium, Argentorati, Strasbourg 1544, Embossed and contemporary pig skin clasped tan leather binding, Bookplate for Gordon Home/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
• TEMPLETONE RADIO STILL BANK
  TEMPLETONE RADIO STILL BANK Kenton cast iron painted in red gold trimmed lettering coin slot at top nickel trap on base. 4 3/8'' h. Crazing to paint overall (Exc. Cond.)
• Romain de Tertoff, called
  Romain de Tertoff, called "Erte", Japanese porcelain cabinet plate painted with "Symphony in Black", an elegant neo-Art Deco figure of an elaborately costumed lady-of-fashion with a black greyhound, signed with a facsimile Erte autograph on the reverse, dia. 12".
• THIERMANN: "DIANA IN PRAISE" Bronze
  THIERMANN: "DIANA IN PRAISE" Bronze incised signature on black marble bell-form stand; 12 3/4 in.
• 15TH C. ITALIAN ANTIPHONAL SCORE
  15TH C. ITALIAN ANTIPHONAL SCORE FRAGMENT, FRAMED Ink on vellum, double leaf, in Latin, having red and blue caps, in mahogany box frame, glazed, OS: 19" x 29", SS: 17 1/2" x 25 1/2", several old holes, rippling.
• A patinated bronze figure of
  A patinated bronze figure of Mercury, after Giambologna, on a circular plinth, 55cm high
• Maestrophone Talking Machine with
  Maestrophone Talking Machine with Loud Speaking Horn Attachment Mahogany case with bevel glass sides and nickel plated arm.Condition: 3 tone painted horn.Dimensions: Dia. 27''Provenance: Dr. Richard PopeE
• E. PIRON (1875-1928) "SATYRE AUX
  E. PIRON (1875-1928) "SATYRE AUX CYMBALES" BRONZEDESCRIPTION: A french Eugene Desire Piron (1875-1928) "Satyre aux cymbales" patinated bronze sculpture depicting a lively dancing male nude figure wearing a crown and belt of grapevines, clashing cymbals and with one leg raised in a high step, all balanced on a circular base incised "E. Piron" and atop a caramel beige onyx octagonal stone base pedestal. ORIGIN: France. DIMENSIONS: H: 13 1/4" W: 5 1/2". CONDITION: Good antique condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Murano Sommerso glass bird
  Murano Sommerso glass bird figurines. Satin finish on yellow shaded bodies with bianco nero applications. 11 3/4"L. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
• Italian maiolica (tin glazed
  Italian maiolica (tin glazed earthenware) garden seat modern Sambuco Mario Deruta Italy; pedestal form polychrome decorated in Renaissance taste with griffins and scrolling floral and foliate motifs marked on inside of base.
• MATTIONI ESZTER (HUNGARIAN,
  MATTIONI ESZTER (HUNGARIAN, 1902-1993), IMPRESSIONIST STYLE PAINTING OF A GARDEN VILLA Oil on linen, signed lower right, presented in a gilt frame with linen liner and gilt fillet.
• ZILOTONE Wolverine Mfg. tin and
  ZILOTONE Wolverine Mfg. tin and pressed steel musical toy depicts figure at play on zilotone colorful keyboard orange instrument clockwork mechanism activates spinning records and drumming motion by figure. Includes nine records. 8'' l. (VG Cond.)
• Mario Sironi (Italian 1885-1961)
  Mario Sironi (Italian 1885-1961) Composition with figure. Ink on heavy paper signed in ink at the left apprx. 5-3/4" x 7-1/4" matted but not framed overall apprx. 11-3/4" x 12-3/4". Inscribed verso in ink and stamped "Registrato" and collector's stamp dated 1942. Ex-Collection in Ferrara Italy: Gabrielle Celati by descent to his cousin Gianni Celati. Similar to his "Composizione" in the Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome.
• ANTONIN MERCIE (1845 - 1916):
  ANTONIN MERCIE (1845 - 1916): GLORIA VICTISpatinated bronze with an integral base, mounted to marble plinth; signed and titled to base; Provenance: The Estate of David Karpeles, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Montecito, CA; overall: 11 inches wide; 8 1/2 inches deep; 16 3/4 inches high Condition:
• A bronze figure of Mercury after
  A bronze figure of Mercury after Giambologna, 81cm high/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
• A Continental Bronzed and Patinated
  A Continental Bronzed and Patinated Metal Figure after the Antique Mercury depicted in a seated pose raised on a naturalistic rocky base. Height 20 inches.
• Musica W/Inter or ''Salon''
  Musica W/Inter or ''Salon'' MandrelCondition: Incomplete.Provenance: Dr. Richard PopeE
• ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF. RUSSIAN.
  ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF. RUSSIAN. 1892-1989)Melisande, 1990. Inscribed Copyright 1990 Chalk & Vermilion and Sevenarts, 34/274. Enameled, Gilt and Patinated Bronze. Height 17.75 in. Width 5.5 in. Depth 8.75 in.
• A Bronze Figure of a Woman
  A Bronze Figure of a Woman Morante depicting a dancer balancing a hoop between her left arm and leg wearing a feathered headdress raised on a marble base. Height 32 inches.
• AFTER ÉTIENNE MELIUGUE:
  AFTER ÉTIENNE MELIUGUE: ''AMBOISE PARÉ'' Bronze indistinctly signed and titled; modeled in Renaissance attire seated at a lecturn on oval marble stand. 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.
• A Sicilian Maiolica pharmacy
  A Sicilian Maiolica pharmacy syrup jar, Caltagirone, late 17th Century, of baluster shape with a straight spout on a small pedestal foot, painted in bright blue with spiralling foliage, 21cm high/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
• B. Merena, Italian School, 19th
  B. Merena, Italian School, 19th c, (2) w/c and gouache, Mediterranean Harbor Scene, Mountain View with Horses Watering (tears in center), each 10 1/2" x 15 1/2" Estimate $300-500
• TONI MORETTO, WOMAN PIANIST
  TONI MORETTO, WOMAN PIANIST SCULPTUREHand made ceramic or porcelain sculpture of a woman playing the piano, created by Toni Moretto (Italian, 20th C). Measures 7" x 10 1/2" x 6". Scricciola Workshop. Good condition. One small chip to rolled sheet music.
• Zoran Antonio Music Italian,
  Zoran Antonio Music Italian, 1909-2005 Untitled, 1955 Estimate:$3,000-$5,000
• MORETTO, TONI. CONJURER PRODUCING
  MORETTO, TONI. CONJURER PRODUCING DOVES. ITALY, CA. 199...Moretto, Toni. Conjurer Producing Doves. Italy, ca. 1995. Tray-like fired clay sculpture (4 _ x 3 _Ó) depicting a magician beside his table filled with apparatus. He releases a trio of doves, grasping a wand in his left hand. A rabbit and parasol sit on the floor. Signed by the artist in the lower corner. Fine.
• KEITH MORROW MARTIN. "CANTO I,
  KEITH MORROW MARTIN. "CANTO I, DANTE'S INFERNO," SEPIA INK (American, 1911-1983). Sepia ink, initialed and dated "K.M. '60" cr, sight size: 23 x 17 1/2 in., framed.
• Jules Zermati (fl. 1880-1920
  Jules Zermati (fl. 1880-1920 Italian) Man Serenading a Woman Peeling Vegetables in an Interior
• ITALIAN TONI MORETTO PAINTED
  ITALIAN TONI MORETTO PAINTED CERAMIC FIGURE OF A DOCTOR AND PATIENT. Together with two Herend porcelain cups one Herend porcelain butterfly and two Rosenthal studio-line porcelain birds Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• A Tenor C rosewood recorder and a
  A Tenor C rosewood recorder and a Dolmetsch composition treble recorder
• Murano Sommerso glass musicians.
  Murano Sommerso glass musicians. Black faces with cranberry shaded and gold leaf costumes. 12 1/4"H. Very good condition.
• 1 piece. Etching. Piranesi,
  1 piece. Etching. Piranesi, Giovanni Battista. [Vasi, etc.] "Tripode antico di marmo chesi conserva nel Museo Capitolino" [Marble tripod in the Capitoline Museum]. [Rome], [1778]. 20 1/2 x 15 1/8 inches (520 x 384 mm), full margins, horizontal center crease reinforced on verso. On laid paper. Generally clean. Wilton-Ely 986; Taschen
• ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF 1892-1990):
  ERTE (ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF 1892-1990): AMAZONErte (Romain De Tirtoff 1892-1990): Amazon, cold-painted bronze; 1985; numbered 73/375 and with Fine Art Acquisitions foundry mark Dimensions: 17 x 13 1/2 x 5.6 in. (43.2 x 34.3 x 14.4 cm.) Condition: A few faint scratches scattered throughout.